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Did you know that $2.2 trillion dollars are lost yearly in the U.S. due to unhealthy workers? In response, most companies are implementing wellness programs in order to get employees moving. However, getting employees to actually participate in these programs can be difficult, especially when their job responsibilities are primarily performed while at a desk. We asked a Global 500 computer software company to learn how they were able to increase wellness participation by 61-80% by using e-gift cards.

How do you work with Tango Card?

We bulk order through Blast Rewards

Who do you send rewards to and for what reason?

We send rewards to our employees for wellness engagement.

What kind of rewards do you use?

We use gift cards and nonprofit donations for rewards.

Prior to working with Tango Card, how were rewards fulfilled?

Purchases physical rewards and fulfilled them ourselves.

What are some of the challenges you faced prior to working with Tango Card?

Spent a lot of time purchasing and fulfilling incentives

Took too long for rewards to be delivered

Had a reward selection that was limited

Now that you work with Tango Card, what improvements have you experienced?

We’ve reduced the time spent managing/fulfilling rewards

Rewards are delivered faster and more on-time

We receive better program support now

Please share why digital gift cards are valuable to your company?

Gift cards can accumulate into a bigger reward. Also, gives flexibility for the receiver in choosing a reward.

What are some benefits you’ve seen since partnering with Tango Card?

We’ve seen a 41-60% reduction in time associated with fulfilling/managing rewards as well as a 0-20% reduction in cost. Plus, we increased wellness engagement by 41-60%.

[Working with Tango Card is valuable because] there are no fees and minimal work for me! It’s so easy on both the administrative side and receiver side.

Written by Kasia McCormick

Kasia may be a fresh face on the Tango Card marketing team but her background in hospitality and PR make her the total package when it comes to telling Tango Card customers’ stories and organizing our customer advocate program. She also blends perfectly on the marketing team, where the two main themes are German Shepherds and tequila.